Postcode report
WV11 2AU Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WV11 2AU: area rating, property, schools and local change
WV11 2AU is a postcode in Essington, South Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WV11 2AU, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WV11 2AU are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WV11 2AU is based on South Staffordshire 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,544 residents, 568 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near WV11 2AU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WV11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 77 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WV11 2AU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WV11 2AU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WV11 2AU
Is WV11 2AU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WV11 2AU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WV11 2AU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WV11 2AU?
LocaleIQ matched WV11 2AU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WV11 2AU?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WV11 2AU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.